21-05-2026 07:19 via bbc.com

Food bank forced to close with 'huge regret'

Smethwick Foodbank said its final session would take place on 29 May after 14 years.

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Schools lockdown over suspicious behaviour reports

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Appeal after student's death raises £18,000

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Broken rail causes disruption for passengers

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Tram works causing devastating losses, says pub boss

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Family appeal to bring home Thai road crash victim

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Ex-police superintendent charged with £720k fraud

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Aston Villa top scorer Hanson set to join Spurs

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Cricket dome created in bid to boost the game

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New parkrun will 'spread happiness and positivity'

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Decision on city council leadership looms four weeks after election

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